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Blood Drive Held In Honor Of River Helmuth
An American Red Cross blood drive was held in honor of River Helmuth this past Saturday at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. The blood drive collected 102 units. During the blood drive a certificate was presented to American Legion for 5,000 units collected from when they started keeping track. River’s mother Stephanie received a certificate for being the 99th donor. Terrie Punches was also awarded her 14 gallon pin. Pictured from left to right: Jeri Sanders Davis, Legion Commander Bob Sims, River Helmuth and Stephanie Helmuth.

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Patriots Day Ceremony
A 9-11 Patriots Day ceremony was held last Friday at Sullivan Elementary School. The program was organized by Jennifer Hobbs, a third grade teacher at the school. Students sang songs, presented colored pictures to those in attendance including National Guard members, fire fighters and police officers. Mr. Tripp, the music director from Sullivan Middle School and High School closed the ceremony by playing Taps.

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Fire At R. Callahan Construction
Fifteen area fire departments responded to a fire last Thursday morning at R. Callahan Construction in Bethany. Bethany Fire Chief Michael Jennings said that the department received the call at 5 a.m. Thursday morning. The fire affected the north portion of the building which was purposed as storage units. Most of the units were packed full. Jennings said that the estimated amount of damage at $1 million and said that the cause will remain undetermined. Departments that responded to the fire were Bethany, Sullivan, Lovington, Findlay, Assumption, Moweaqua, Tower Hill, Shelbyville, Strasburg, Windsor, Cerro Gordo, Mt. Zion, Long Creek, Arthur and South Macon.

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Main Street Cruise In Car Show In Bethany
The Main Street Cruise In Car Show in downtown Bethany this past weekend attracted about 143 entries. In addition to the car show the Bethany Fire Protection was grilling food and the First United Methodist Church hosted an ice cream social. Pictured above: Caden Ford of Decatur and his 1981 Zimmer Gold Spirit.

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Check Presented To Sullivan School District For LED Lighting Project
A check was presented to Sullivan School District #300 on Tuesday from the Illinois Municipal Electric Association in the amount of $17,993.74 as a rebate for their LED project at Sullivan Elementary School. The entire building was upgraded to LED lighting and the district should see $750 to $800 a month utility savings. The IMEA offers grant money for upgrades like this and for individuals as well. Pictured from left to right: Mike Fowler, Sullivan Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Kevin Landrus, Sullivan School Board President Jeff White and Sullivan Superintendent Ted Walk.